The Terracotta Army consists of thousands of clay soldiers buried with China’s first emperor. Each statue features unique facial expressions and armor details. Originally, ______ painted in bright colors, though the pigments have largely faded over time.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
it was
B
they were
C
this was
D
that was
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The pronoun "they" refers to the plural "statues" (or "soldiers") mentioned in the previous sentence. "Were" is the correct plural past tense verb.